Purpose:
The club is one of the fastest growing forms of anti-theft for
vehicles in the United States. One flaw of the club is that it is
dependant upon a lock and key system and in such systems, the key
has a variable chance of being lost. Scientific AmeriKen will
probe into the ability of a person to drive a car that has been
"clubbed".

Hypothesis: In
most cars, the steering column can be adjusted. This is an
important fact in that it will allow some mobility with the club,
and the steering wheel can be turned, while being adjusted, so
that the club doesn't stop the progress of the wheel by hitting
the windshield or the driver's limbs. Therefore, the hypothesis
of this experiment is that a car with the club will be able to be
driven.

Equipment: Required
for this experiment is one club, a car with adjustable steering
wheel, a large open space, roughly 125 yards by 50 yards, 5
markers (preferably orange cones), a stop watch, and pen and
paper.

Procedure: The
first step is to set up the test field. This is done by placing a
marker down, counting off 25 yards, and placing another marker
down, and proceeding in this fashion until there are 2 outside
(start & finish) and 3 inside markers. Start the car, drive
to the first marker, and start the timer. As quick as possible,
drive on the left of the first marker, right of the second, left
of the third and right of the finish line. When the finish line
is reached, stop and record time. Repeat the process one more
time, and twice with the club applied. Review results.

Observations:

Time: 16 seconds

Observations: Done
Without Club

Time: 13 seconds

Observations: Done
Without Club

Time: 1 minute 24 seconds

Observations: Done
with club, twice car had to be placed in reverse to allow
space for turn.

Additional: Only half of car crossed finish line
due to truck parked off right in relation to finish line.

Time: 1 minute 12 seconds

Observations: Done
with the club, the car had to make a 5 point turn to make
it around marker 3 and finish line.

Trial Type

Trial #1

Trial #2

Average Time

Without Club

16 secs

13 secs

14.5 seconds

With Club

1 minute 24 secs

1 minute 12 seconds

1 minute 18 seconds

Average time: No Club

Average Time: With Club

Driving efficiency with Club

14.5 seconds

78 seconds

18.6%

Conclusion: The
experiment has shown that driving with the club is possible.
However, Scientific AmeriKen STRONGLY STRESSES
that this activity be done only as necessity and where no other
cars are seen. Judging by the fact that a small right turn took a
5 point turn to complete, the average trip while using the club
may take 5 times as longer. Though this experiment has shown that
driving with the club is possible, it is best not to forget your
keys.